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Rajouri Simran Bala to Command All-Male CRPF Contingent at Republic Day 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Borderland Officer Creates a Republic Day Milestone

A small village close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district is set to enter the national spotlight. On January 26, 2026, Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), will command an all-male CRPF marching contingent at the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path. Her achievement marks an unprecedented first for Rajouri and reflects the evolving leadership dynamics within India’s security forces.

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Trump Warns Canada Over China Ties, Threatens 100 percent Tariff on Canadian Goods

Jan 26, 2026

Trump’s Warning Signals Fresh Strain in US–Canada Relations

US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Canada over its expanding economic engagement with China, threatening punitive trade measures and accusing Ottawa of risking economic dependence on Beijing. The remarks mark a new escalation in North American trade tensions and reflect Washington’s increasingly hardline stance on allies deepening ties with China.

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68,000-Year-Old Hand Stencil in Indonesia Rewrites the Origins of Human Art

Jan 26, 2026

Indonesia Discovery Pushes Back the Origins of Human Art and Symbolism

A prehistoric hand stencil discovered in Indonesia has been confirmed as the oldest known cave artwork in the world, dating back nearly 68,000 years. The finding fundamentally reshapes scientific understanding of when and where symbolic thinking and artistic expression first emerged in human history, challenging long-standing assumptions that such creativity originated in Ice Age Europe.

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President Approves Gallantry Awards for 70 Armed Forces Personnel on Republic Day 2026

Jan 26, 2026

Gallantry Awards 2026 Honour Exceptional Courage and Service

On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, recognising extraordinary bravery, leadership, and sacrifice across a range of challenging operational environments. Of these, six awards will be conferred posthumously, reflecting the ultimate price paid in the line of duty. The honours will be formally presented during the Republic Day celebrations, reaffirming the nation’s gratitude to its soldiers, sailors, and air warriors.

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Gandak River Becomes India’s Second-Biggest Gharial Habitat After Chambal

Jan 26, 2026

Gandak River Emerges as a Key Stronghold for Gharial Conservation

The Gandak river, flowing along the India–Nepal border through West Champaran district of Bihar, has emerged as the second most significant riverine habitat for gharials in the Indian subcontinent, after the Chambal. A decade of sustained conservation efforts has led to a remarkable revival of this critically endangered fish-eating crocodile, turning the Gandak into a landmark success in riverine wildlife restoration.

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